Description

As faithful listeners know, I'm not afraid to try out new topics and formats. Well, today I pull back the curtain on something that's been in the works for over a year. Maybe you'll love it, maybe you won't. Check it out and let me know!

Takeaways

• The idea of 'Two Crappy Chairs' is to challenge the elite speaking circuit.
• The goal is to provide practical, actionable advice for listeners.
• Creating a positive workplace culture is essential for business success.
• Employees should feel empowered to voice their ideas and concerns.
• A toxic work environment often reflects a culture of zero-sum thinking.
• Understanding what employees want is key to improving culture.
• Agency in the workplace allows employees to take ownership of their roles.
• Culture should be defined and assessed regularly within organizations.
• A win for one should not come at the expense of another.
• The conversation encourages a cultural revolution in workplaces.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the experiment

06:01
Relentlessly Practical: A Toolbox for Change

11:59
Empowering Employees: The Key to Success

18:13
Culture as a Reflection of Values

23:48
Conclusion and Call to Action

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Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)
keywords: experiment, Two Crappy Chairs, workplace culture, employee empowerment, practical advice, business success, toxic environments, agency, culture definition